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Verna Mae Peppler

Verna Mae Peppler, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 25, 2013, in Greeley. She was born on June 6, 1921, in Biloxi, Miss., daughter of Peter Francis and Mamie (Webster) Anglado.

Verna was raised in Biloxi, and met her husband, Harry Peppler, who was stationed at Kessler Field in Biloxi. They were married on Jan. 28, 1943. In 1944, after Harry was discharged from the military, they moved to Scottbluff, Neb., where they owned Gering Body Shop. In 1963, they purchased and moved to a farm in Lyman, Neb., where they resided until 1971, when they retired and moved to Sterling. In 1992, Verna moved to Greeley.

Throughout Verna’s life, she was always a very active member of the Assembly of God churches. She attended Greeley Wesleyan Church when she moved to Greeley. Verna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to travel and spend time with her family.

Verna is survived by four children, Sandy Molloy of Ocala, Fla., Cindy Anderson of Greeley, Byron Peppler of Hudson, Fla., and Becky (Terry) Walter of Hudson, Colo.; one brother, Pete Anglado of Victorville, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five sisters and one brother.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2013, at the Greeley Wesleyan Church, with interment at Linn Grove Cemetery.

Elilberto “Tio” Martinez

June 11, 1925–Feb. 24, 2013

Age: 87

Residence: Greeley

Elilberto “Tio” Martinez, 87, of Greeley, died Feb. 24, 2013, at his residence in Greeley. He was born on June 11, 1925, in Ledoux, N.M.

Elilberto was a sheep herder/rancher, who loved gardening and music. Tio enjoyed visiting and sharing of their breakfast meals and fellowship with the Salvation Army for over 25 years. His love for music, singing, dancing, and family will be in our hearts forever.

John J. Martinez, nephew of Elilberto will be reciting the Recitation of The Rosary

Tio is survived by his caregiver and nephew, Ralph Martinez of Greeley; niece, Mena Cavillo of Colorado Springs; nephew, Juan Martinez; and five generations of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters.

Memorial donations may be sent to “Salvation Army Meals Program” in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com.

Lynda Rae Russell

Nov. 7, 1937-Feb. 27, 2013

Age: 75

Residence: Johnstown

Lynda Russell, 75, went to be with her Lord on Feb. 27, 2013. She was born on Nov. 7, 1937, to Herbert and Dorothy Lawrenz in Wyoming, Ill.

Lynda was the oldest of four sisters, Jackie, Christine and Lorrie. She grew up happily in Wyoming until marrying Keith on April 6, 1957; following Keith from ranch to ranch with two little boys, Randal Steve and Rodney Allen, and moving to Colo., in 1964, for the remainder of her life. She worked at First National Bank in Johnstown, from 1964 to 1969, then had a daughter, Kelley Lynn.

Lynda worked at Fort Saint Vrain Power Plant in Platteville, from 1975 to 1993. Then retired to the bank, from 1994 to 2004, where she had to retire due to health problems.

Lynda enjoyed being active and attending church. She enjoyed the outdoors and gardening. She was an avid sewer and quilter. Most of all, she loved her grandkids, Katie Payne (Jordan), Sarah Roedel (John) and Betty, Drew and Megan Baker and her great-grandkids, Hazel and Scarlett. She is also survived by her husband, Keith Russell; son, Randal Russell (Debbie); and daughter, Kelley Baker (Randy).

She was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Russell; and her parents, Dorothy and Herbert Lawrenz.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2013, at Stoddard Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Halcyon Hospice and Palliative Care, in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634.

Rodney Hazlitt

Rodney Eugene Hazlitt, 61, of Pierce, passed away Feb. 27, 2013, at North Colorado Medical Center. He was born on April 24, 1951, in Sidney, Neb., to Harry and Lillian (Carlson) Hazlitt.

Rodney grew up in Sidney, where he attended school. He moved to Pierce, in the fall of 1992. Rodney was a big Nebraska Cornhuskers fan and appreciated his nephew, Ken, getting him a schedule of the games each year. He could tell you where all the good places to eat were located. Rodney was a kindhearted person, who never met a stranger and always showed concern for other people.

Rodney is survived by his brother, Robert (Ann) Hazlitt of Selden, Kan.; sisters, Gladys (Ray) Belford of Irvine, Calif., Bonita Kobbins of San Bernardino, Calif., and Vicky Mapel of Pierce; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; sister-in-law; and brother-in-law.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in the Adamson Reception Center, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice, in care of Adamson Funeral Home, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com.